Sanjay Kaba, a former member of the boards of Telecom Fiji Ltd (TFL) and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings, has been granted bail following accusations of securing over $700,000 in financial advantage. Kaba made his initial court appearance before Magistrate Sufia Hamza at the Suva Magistrate’s Court.
He faces allegations of participating in a bidding process for a tender through his company, Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Ltd (HLK Jacob), aimed at providing project management services for TFL’s new office and data center project. The charges state that between June 2022 and July 2023, he is believed to have unlawfully acquired $766,327.22, knowing that his company was ineligible for such financial advantages due to his failure to disclose his directorial role.
As part of the bail conditions, Kaba’s sureties are bonded at $5,000 each, and a stop-departure order has been placed against him. He is also required to report monthly to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) office. The court has adjourned the case to February 25 for further proceedings.
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability within governmental and corporate leadership roles. It serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency in public service and the repercussions of failing to adhere to ethical standards.
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